Cape Town jol: what to do in the Mother City this weekend
Take advantage of these great events happening in Cape Town
The Dream/Symphonic Variations
Mixed programme by Frederick Ashton, founder choreographer of The Royal Ballet.
When: Sunday, June 25, 11am
Where: Fugard Bioscope, District Six, R100 at Computicket
COMEDY
Evita Bezuidenhout and the Kaktus of Separate Development
The show confronts the real history of South Africa and the right to laugh at it.
When: Until Saturday, July 1, 8pm; Saturday, July 8, 5pm and 8pm
When: Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay, R100-R180 at Computicket
CHILDREN
Pinocchio
Traditional fairytale with a modern twist.
When: Friday, June 23 at 9am and 10.30am; Monday, July 3 and Saturday, July 8 at 10.30am
Where: Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch, R75 at Computicket
LIFESTYLE
House of Winter Wines
Wine and cheese tasting, food and electro jazz.
When: Saturday, June 24, 2pm-9pm
Where: 6 Spin Street, Cape Town CBD, R230 at Quicket
Tulbagh Christmas in Winter Festival
Eggnog, gluhwein, a market, children's activities, wine tasting and cellar tours.
When: Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, noon-8pm
Where: Venues around Tulbagh, free-R80, see tulbaghtourism.co.za
MUSIC
Ben Dey and The Concrete Lions
Afro and indie pop rock.
When: Friday, June 23, 7pm-11pm
Where: Dizzy's Restaurant and Pub, Camps Bay, R40 at the door
The Greatest Love of All - The Whitney Houston Show
Belinda Davids sings the late pop diva's greatest hits.
When: Until Sunday, July 16. Wednesday to Saturday 8pm; Sunday 6pm
Where: Artscape Opera House, Cape Town, R190-R390 at Computicket
Albert Frost and Petrus de Beer
Guitarist and violinist.
When: Saturday, June 24, 8.30pm
Where: Blah Blah Bar, Kloof Street, Gardens, R120 on 082-349-8849 or e-mail innercity@polka.co.za
THEATRE
Lilies, Or the Revival of a Romantic Drama
Almost 40 years after being falsely imprisoned, a man summons a bishop for a confession. Played by third- and fourth-year Acting Studio students.
When: Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, 8pm
Where: The Playroom on UCT's Hiddingh Campus
FAMILY
Claremont Market
Art and vintage clothing, food and craft beers, as well as music.
When: Last Sunday of the month, 10am-3pm
Where: Sharks Supporters' Club, Palmyra Road, Claremont, free